THE POOL OF THE BLACK WITCH. By "BB". Illustrated by Denys Watkins-Pitchford.
1974 1st edition. Small 8vo (130 x 205mm). Ppx,119. Illustrated with full-page b/w woodcuts and vignettes by the author. Red boards, spine titled in gilt, blind-stamped trout motif to upper board.
"Timothy is crazy about fishing, so a caravan on the banks of a Welsh trout stream is his idea of a perfect holiday. And it's even better when he makes friends with Willie Rees, a poacher, for Willie teaches Timothy about fly fishing and takes him to his own favourite spot for trout, the Pool of the Black Witch. Legend says the pool is cursed and Timothy starts to believe the old tales when he is dogged by bad luck. But all fisherman dream of catching a big one and Timothy is no exception..."
"Timothy is crazy about fishing, so a caravan on the banks of a Welsh trout stream is his idea of a perfect holiday. And it's even better when he makes friends with Willie Rees, a poacher, for Willie teaches Timothy about fly fishing and takes him to his own favourite spot for trout, the Pool of the Black Witch. Legend says the pool is cursed and Timothy starts to believe the old tales when he is dogged by bad luck. But all fisherman dream of catching a big one and Timothy is no exception..."
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Book Code
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| Author | Watkins-Pitchford (Denys J.). "BB". (1905-1990). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 61019 |
| ISBN | 0416780903 / 0416780903. |
| Book Description | Very good in price-clipped and slightly faded dust-wrapper. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1974 |
| Publisher | Methuen Children's Books. |
| Place | London. |